Dueñas vice mayor’s sudden death jolts colleagues
ILOILO — The sudden death of Dueñas town’s Vice Mayor Aimee Paz Lamasan has sent shockwaves across Iloilo Province, drawing an outpouring of grief...
![“Today, the spirit of [Jose] Rizal continues to guide many Filipinos who strive for social justice and equality. While the forms of our struggles may have evolved, the pursuit of freedom from fear, violence, and injustice remains a core aspiration for all,” says Police Regional Office 6 director Brigadier General Josefino D. Ligan. AJ PALCULLO/PN](https://www.panaynews.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/nel-rizal-day-copy-218x150.jpg "‘Uphold truth, justice, and unwavering service’: Ligan urges as Iloilo marks 129th Rizal Day")
‘Uphold truth, justice, and unwavering service’: Ligan urges as Iloilo marks 129th Rizal Day
ILOILO — In a moving tribute to the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) director Brigadier General Josefino D....
Iloilo firecracker vendors optimistic as New Year buying rush begins
ILOILO City — Firecracker and fireworks vendors in this city are beginning to feel an uptick in customer traffic as the New Year approaches,...
‘PAPUTOK AY DELIKADO: KALIGTASAN ANG UNAHIN’ | DOH-6 issues urgent warning as fireworks-related injuries surge
ILOILO — The Department of Health Western Visayas - Center for Health and Development (DOH WV-CHD) has reported a worrying spike in fireworks-related injuries,...
Coast Guard to passengers: ‘Monitor sea trip schedules amid holiday travel surge’
ILOILO — With a surge in passenger traffic expected at ports across Iloilo City and the province as the New Year approaches, the Philippine...
Iloilo records three fireworks-related injuries, two caused by ‘boga’
ILOILO — The use of boga or improvised cannons continues to pose serious risks, especially to children, during the holiday season in Iloilo Province.
According...
Iloilo City Gov’t to hold community fireworks display on Dec. 31
ILOILO City — The Iloilo City Government will hold a community fireworks display on December 31 as part of its efforts to ensure a...
Christmas Eve in WV largely peaceful — PRO-6
ILOILO City — Christmas Eve celebrations across Western Visayas on December 24, 2025, were generally peaceful, with authorities crediting heightened security measures and public...
DOLE-6 reminds employers: ‘13th month pay compliance, holiday pay rules’
ILOILO City — The Department of Labor and Employment in Western Visayas (DOLE-6) has reminded employers across the region to comply with regulations on...
Iloilo adopts new peace, security framework
ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has moved to hardwire peace, order, and disaster resilience into Iloilo’s governance system. The Provincial Peace and Order...